Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
achalense
ID:
1232581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(3): 378 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231919



Common Names

  • Asplenium achalense
  • Achal Asplenium
  • Achal Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium achalense (also called Asplenium achalense, among many other common names) is a species of Asplenium, native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen fern with small, needle-like leaves. It prefers moist, shaded habitats such as woodlands and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium achalense is a fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium achalense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium achalense is an evergreen fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Spores should be sown in spring in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Asplenium achalense

Asplenium achalense is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Asplenium achalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium achalense?

Asplenium achalense

What is the common name of Asplenium achalense?

Achalen's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium achalense?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Asplenium genus

Asplenium acostae, Asplenium acrobryum, Asplenium aegaeum, Asplenium aequibasis, Asplenium akaishiense, Asplenium albersii, Asplenium alvarezense, Asplenium amaurolobum, Asplenium amboinense, Asplenium amoenum, Asplenium aneitense, Asplenium anguifrons, Asplenium anguineum, Asplenium apoense, Asplenium aran-tohanum, Asplenium araucarieti, Asplenium artanense, Asplenium ascensionis, Asplenium athertonense, Asplenium atrovirens, Asplenium atuntzeense, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, Asplenium badense, Asplenium barrancense, Asplenium batuense, Asplenium bavaricum, Asplenium bechereri, Asplenium beckeri, Asplenium belloides, Asplenium bicarinatum, Asplenium bicentenniale, Asplenium bipinnatifidum, Asplenium borneense, Asplenium bouharmontii, Asplenium bourgaei, Asplenium brachycarpum, Asplenium bradeanum, Asplenium brissaginense, Asplenium bugoiense, Asplenium burundense, Asplenium capitisyork, Asplenium carinatum, Asplenium cariocanum, Asplenium carnarvonense, Asplenium carruthersii, Asplenium celtibericum, Asplenium centovallense, Asplenium centrafricanum, Asplenium cesatianum, Asplenium chasmophilum,

Species in the Aspleniaceae family

Asplenicystopteris blindii, Asplenium acostae, Asplenium acrobryum, Asplenium aegaeum, Asplenium aequibasis, Asplenium akaishiense, Asplenium albersii, Asplenium alvarezense, Asplenium amaurolobum, Asplenium amboinense, Asplenium amoenum, Asplenium aneitense, Asplenium anguifrons, Asplenium anguineum, Asplenium apoense, Asplenium aran-tohanum, Asplenium araucarieti, Asplenium artanense, Asplenium ascensionis, Asplenium athertonense, Asplenium atrovirens, Asplenium atuntzeense, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, Asplenium badense, Asplenium barrancense, Asplenium batuense, Asplenium bavaricum, Asplenium bechereri, Asplenium beckeri, Asplenium belloides, Asplenium bicarinatum, Asplenium bicentenniale, Asplenium bipinnatifidum, Asplenium borneense, Asplenium bouharmontii, Asplenium bourgaei, Asplenium brachycarpum, Asplenium bradeanum, Asplenium brissaginense, Asplenium bugoiense, Asplenium burundense, Asplenium capitisyork, Asplenium carinatum, Asplenium cariocanum, Asplenium carnarvonense, Asplenium carruthersii, Asplenium celtibericum, Asplenium centovallense, Asplenium centrafricanum, Asplenium cesatianum,